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Pro AV TodayData Center Construction Demands Are Surging But Power, Permitting, and Planning Are Holding It BackExplosive demand for artificial intelligence, cloud services, and low-latency connectivity is reshaping the landscape for data center construction in the U.S. With hyperscalers and enterprises alike racing to deploy infrastructure closer to end users, new builds are increasingly challenged by the need for high-capacity power, complex permitting, and skilled labor. According to CBRE, U.S. data center inventory grew by 26% in 2023, and capacity constraints are expected to continue as AI-related workloads surge through 2025.So, what does it take to get a data center online today, and what’s keeping many projects from starting?This ep...2025-04-0109 minPro AV TodayData Center Construction Demands Are Surging But Power, Permitting, and Planning Are Holding It BackExplosive demand for artificial intelligence, cloud services, and low-latency connectivity is reshaping the landscape for data center construction in the U.S. With hyperscalers and enterprises alike racing to deploy infrastructure closer to end users, new builds are increasingly challenged by the need for high-capacity power, complex permitting, and skilled labor. According to CBRE, U.S. data center inventory grew by 26% in 2023, and capacity constraints are expected to continue as AI-related workloads surge through 2025.So, what does it take to get a data center online today, and what’s keeping many projects from starting?This ep...2025-04-0109 min
Brand CollectiveLive at ENGAGE: Bobbitt x Denise Southerland & iS Clinical x Lorit QuellerWe’re excited to share this week’s special live episode from Smartsheet ENGAGE 2023! For the first time ever, we sat down with two guests from two different brands: Denise Southerland, VP of Operational Excellence at Bobbitt, and Lorit Queller, Content Development Manager at iS Clinical. In this episode, we dive into the slew of similarities between two seemingly different marketing positions. Denise & Lorit share how both of them have been challenged to continually grow and pivot throughout their careers. These incredible hard working women share an inside look at the moments that have empow...2023-09-2633 min
CBRE Telecom TalkTelecom Audit ServicesAn audit can potentially save 10-20% on annual telecom spend. Learn how:
What is a Telecom Audit? It’s a historical look back at all company telecom expenses that can help you recover costs on money paid out and ensure that current rates are optimized. CBRE Network Advisory Services leader Michael Murphy joins host Brian Fonfara to break down the details of a telecom audit: what is it, how much does it cost in time and money and how much can you expect to save?2020-09-0200 minCBRE Telecom TalkCBRE’s Acquisition of NEF: An Inside ViewGuests Michael Murphy, CBRE Network Advisory Services Leader and Founder, and Pat Lynch, Senior Managing Director for CBRE Data Center Solutions, sit down with host Brian Fonfara to discuss details that led to the January 2020 acquisition, including market conditions that made the deal attractive to both parties, background on NEF and what’s next for Network Advisory Services.2020-07-1600 minCBRE Telecom TalkDevelopment of the InternetMarty Hannigan joins to talk about the origins of the Internet. the developments that led to where the Internet is today, and how the Internet of things and 5G Networks will shape the future of the Internet.2018-12-0400 minCBRE Telecom TalkNEF Discusses Plan, Design, ProcureNEF Vice President of Sales, John Pomposello joins to discuss NEF's network planning, design and procurement process. John provides examples of what NEF has been able to do for clients using this process and how it has proven to save companies time and money on their IT infrastructure, while bolstering network performance.2018-05-3100 minCBRE Telecom TalkNEF and Connected Communities Consulting Discuss Smart CitiesBill Maguire joins NEF to discuss the benefits of integrating smart technologies throughout a city to create a smart, connected community. Smart technologies are often used as solutions to a specific problem, but the vision for connected communities extends far beyond solving any singular issue.
In this podcast, Bill goes on to highlight some of the obstacles associated with deploying a smart city network, how several cities across the United States have overcome those obstacles, and what becoming a connected community has meant for these cities. Listen to the full interview here.2018-04-1200 minCBRE Telecom TalkNEF & RapidScale Discuss Cloud ComputingDuane Barnes joins NEF to discuss cloud-based services and factors that impact the performance of your cloud. He addresses some of the challenges you may encounter using cloud services, and what you need to know before considering a move to an SD-WAN or a software-defined network.
Latency issues will often arise when using a cloud app. Duane delivers some insight on how to address latency issues within your network, and how to choose the right primary access method to ensure latency is as low as possible. Listen to the full interview here.2018-03-1200 minCBRE Telecom TalkNEF & CBRE Discuss the Asian Data Center MarketMike sits down with CBRE’s Tom Duncan to discuss the Asian data center market. They discuss which markets are the best to enter right now, which ones to avoid, and some emerging markets that should be considered as well. They also cover some of the challenges of entering the Asian market as a whole, and some advice on how to jump those hurdles.2018-02-2700 minCBRE Telecom TalkNEF & Viasat Discuss Satellites for Business ApplicationsNEF & Viasat Discuss Satellites for Business Applications by CBRE Telecom Talk2018-01-2300 minCBRE Telecom TalkNEF and CyrusOne Discuss Disaster RecoveryMike Murphy and Fred Holloway discuss the ins and outs of creating a disaster recovery plan for data centers. Fred offers insight on how to put a plan together, when to activate it, and how CyrusOne was able to apply theirs during Hurricane Harvey in Houston, TX.2017-12-1400 minCBRE Telecom TalkNEF & Rackspace Discuss Cloud SecurityIn this podcast, Mike Murphy and Jarret Raim pick up where they left off on last month's podcast to discuss cloud security. Jarret breaks down some challenges associated with cloud security, how they can be addressed and how security has evolved over the past few years.2017-11-0700 minCBRE Telecom TalkSDN Vs SD-WANSDN, SD-WAN are gaining momentum as connectivity solutions across the enterprise landscape. Despite this uptick in adoption, many companies are still challenged to understand the differences between the two and, more importantly, how a virtualized network environment can impact their business. Listen to NEF's John Pomposello break down SDN and SD-WAN, how they differ from legacy solutions like MPLS while exploring the overall benefits of virtualized networks.2017-10-1700 minCBRE Telecom TalkNEF and Rackspace Discuss Cloud ComputingIn this podcast, NEF CEO Mike Murphy and Jarret Raim of Rackspace sit down to talk about Cloud Comuting and how cloud impacts customers and their decision making cycles.2017-10-0900 minCBRE Telecom TalkNEF and Interxion Talk GDPRIn this podcast, NEF's Mike Murphy sat down with Patrick Lastennet of Interxion to discuss GDPR and the effects it could have on enterprises.2017-09-2700 minCBRE Telecom TalkCCMI Discusses FiberLocator AcquisitionIn this edition of Telecom Talk, NEF's Brian Fonfara interviews NEF's Mike Murphy and CCMI's Michael Yokay to discuss the details around the recent sale of FiberLocator. Reasons for the sale are explained, as well as what the future of the partnership looks like for the two companies.2017-09-2000 minCBRE Telecom TalkLNK GroupMichael Murphy sits down with Raj Lincoln to discuss SD-Wan.2017-09-0100 minCBRE Telecom TalkWhat Is Mass IX?In this edition of Telecom Talk, TOWARDEX’s James Jun and Gavin Schoch shed light on what Mass IX is, what it helps companies accomplish and which industry trends are driving businesses to think more holistically about their network connectivity.2017-07-1800 minCBRE Telecom TalkChoosing Between MPLS and SD-WANThe emergence of software-defined networking has led many companies to believe MPLS is no longer a viable connectivity option. In this edition of Telecom Talk, NEF’s John Pomposello discusses why this might be a premature conclusion and offers key considerations for companies that might be exploring a leap from MPLS to SD-WAN.2017-03-0700 minCBRE Telecom TalkCloud ConnectivityNEF CEO Mike Murphy discusses what the cloud connectivity is, how to access it, and what makes a smart cloud investment.2017-02-0200 minCBRE Telecom TalkTrans-Atlantic CableThe trans-Atlantic cable turned 150 years old this month. Listen as Mike Murphy reflects on the impact the first trans-Atlantic cable had on telecom and forecasts which innovations to expect over the next 150 years.2016-10-2700 minCBRE Telecom TalkBelichick vs. BandwidthTelecom Talk: Belichick vs. Bandwidth2016-10-2600 minCBRE Telecom TalkNetwork DiversityToday, most enterprise organizations have moved toward cloud-based applications for key business operations, including CRM and VoIP. That makes data connectivity the lifeblood of an enterprise organization and a major factor in the customer experience. Network diversity is essential to ensuring top-level performance when a single service provider's connectivity is interrupted.2016-07-0500 minCBRE Telecom TalkZero-Trust NetworksDue to recent security breaches, IT professionals are turning to a network design with no “trusted” or “secure” areas, built on the assumption that every element of a network could be a source of risk. We sit down with Technium’s Michael Joseph to discuss the technical details and benefits of a network with zero trusted devices or areas.2016-06-2700 minCBRE Telecom TalkFactory vs. EnablementToday's chief information officers are left to address two main service categories:
1. Factory costs - required infrastructure like email servers and storage
2. Enablement costs - high-value projects like automation that help to drive business forward
We sit down with NEF's Mike Murphy to discuss how CIOs are being ask to divert their attention in two directions - and what they can do to optimize how they're managing both factory and enablement costs.2016-06-1600 minCBRE Telecom TalkContract NegotiationWhat goes into the process of contract negotiation? Are service providers willing to negotiate on provisions? In this episode, we're joined by NEF's CEO, Mike Murphy, to review this pressing issue and provide tips, trends and advice for enterprises so they can fully understand the complexity of contract negotiation.2016-05-1800 minCBRE Telecom TalkTelecom SurchargesNEF's Mike Murphy sits down to discuss the surprises enterprises may find in their telecom bills, including unfixed surcharges and fees.2016-05-0600 min